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DIY

The hidden Mac tool for converting annoying HEIC images The hidden Mac tool for converting annoying HEIC images

DIY

How to leave Twitter for Bluesky How to leave Twitter for Bluesky

The best electric bike accessories in 2024 on a plain white background.

Gear

The best electric bike accessories in 2024, tested and reviewed The best electric bike accessories in 2024, tested and reviewed

By Heather Kuldell

The best cloud storage for photos in 2024 on a plain white background.

Gear

The best cloud storage for photos in 2024 The best cloud storage for photos in 2024

By Abby Ferguson

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Health

Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help) Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help)

By John Alexander

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DIY

It’s time to declutter your messy macOS It’s time to declutter your messy macOS

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DIY

Goodbye Google? How to use ChatGPT’s new web search. Goodbye Google? How to use ChatGPT’s new web search.

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DIY

How to remember your favorite places using Apple Maps How to remember your favorite places using Apple Maps

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DIY

How to take screenshots (and scrolling screenshots) of webpages How to take screenshots (and scrolling screenshots) of webpages

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DIY

How to use the emergency satellite features on Google Pixel and iPhone How to use the emergency satellite features on Google Pixel and iPhone

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DIY

How to use Rufus AI to shop smarter on Amazon How to use Rufus AI to shop smarter on Amazon

two photos: on the left a cat shelter made from campaign signs. on the right: a tabby cat in grass

DIY

How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how. You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how.

By Debbie Wolfe

These are the best STEM toys for kids on a plain white background.

Gear

The best STEM toys in 2024 for kids of all ages The best STEM toys in 2024 for kids of all ages

DIY

Stop using Arial: How to change the default fonts in Google Docs Stop using Arial: How to change the default fonts in Google Docs

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Technology

Meet the engineer who crafted a genius animatronic ‘Ratatouille’ Halloween costume Meet the engineer who crafted a genius animatronic ‘Ratatouille’ Halloween costume

DIY

How to use Gemini AI to ask questions about your Gmail inbox How to use Gemini AI to ask questions about your Gmail inbox

Armenian sapphire (muscari armeniacum) flowers closeup. Shallow depth of field.

DIY

How to revamp your lawn’s reputation with bulbs How to revamp your lawn’s reputation with bulbs

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up

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DIY

How to squirrel-proof your pumpkins How to squirrel-proof your pumpkins

By Debbie Wolfe